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Talk show legend Phil Donahue died on Sunday night surrounded by loved ones following a long illness, his family told NBC’s “Today." He was 88 years old.

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dead at 88

Phil Donahue, the legendary mastermind behind several hit talk shows, passed away on August 18. He was 88 years old. Donahue laid the groundwork for several future hit talk shows. The Oprah Winfrey Show perhaps being the most notable. Following Donahue’s passing, Winfrey took to social media to post a touching tribute to the late producer…

Oprah Winfrey Posts Touching Phil Donahue Tribute Following His Death at 88

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Actress Marlo Thomas took to Instagram Monday to pay tribute to her husband Phil Donahue after his passing from a long illness on Sunday aged 88. “I'm sure by now you’ve heard the very sad news that I lost my sweetheart last night, so I know you understand that I'll be stepping away from this page for a while to take care of myself and the many people who took care of Phil, and held him close to their hearts,” Thomas, 86, began her caption underneath a photo of the couple on vacation in Italy. She thanked her followers for...

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Legendary Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dead at 88

Legendary TV host Phil Donahue has died. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing. Donahue was the first person to introduce the...

Legendary Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dead at 88

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